Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is a free and confidential counseling, consultation, and referral service that is available on the UMass, Amherst campus. Employees can come talk to us about any difficulties they are facing including work, family, personal, or mental health issues. Supervisors can also come talk to us about issues they are having with a supervisee.

Some people find that we are a good “first stop” when they are facing a difficult situation -- we are happy to help you connect with other offices on campus or other services off-campus that can be of further assistance. We serve as a neutral space to talk things out -- we don't have the authority to resolve work-related issues but we can be a good space to get support and to think through your options.

Additional Employee Assistance Services

UMass Amherst Employees also have access to additional services through our outside EAP providers. These groups offer referrals to off-campus therapists for free consultations. They also offer legal and financial services. For some people, consulting with someone away from campus is a more comfortable fit: